How to pronounce musette
Say it like myoo-ZET. Musette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZET).
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- myoo
- ZET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Musette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ZETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of musette
American and British speakers say musette in essentially the same way: /mjuˈzɛt/ in the US and /mjuːˈzɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: myoo-ZET.
What does musette mean?
- A small oboe without a cap for its reed, which evolved from the chanter or pipe of bagpipes; a piccolo oboe.
- In full musette bag: a small bag or knapsack with a shoulder strap, formerly used by soldiers, and now (cycling) chiefly by cyclists to hold food and beverages or other items.
Words that rhyme with musette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of musette.
Questions about saying musette
How do you pronounce musette?
Say myoo-ZET. The American pronunciation is /mjuˈzɛt/. In British English it is /mjuːˈzɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in musette?
Musette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZET). Broken into parts: myoo · ZET.
Do Americans and Brits say musette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mjuˈzɛt/ and the British form is /mjuːˈzɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.